Secure QR Code Reader (beta)

Aadhaar QR code is Quick Response code digitally signed by UIDAI and used for offline verification of identity. It is present on all forms of Aadhaar like e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar PVC card and mAadhaar. It contains last 4 digits of Aadhaar number, name, address, gender, date of birth and photograph of the Aadhaar number holder. It also contains masked mobile number and email-id of the Aadhaar number holder. 

Aadhaar QR code can be used for verification of identity in offline mode. 'Aadhaar QR Code Scanner' app for smartphones and Windows based QR code scanning application  works in Offline mode and does not require internet for scanning purpose.

Aadhaar QR code can ONLY be read using:
1. mAadhaar app available on Google Play Store and app store
2. Aadhaar QR Scanner app available on Google Play Store and app store
3. Windows based application available on UIDAI official website - https://uidai.gov.in/en/ecosystem/authentication-devices-documents/qr-code-reader.html

Post installation of UIDAI’s QR code reader application, QR code of e-Aadhaar need to be scanned using the physical scanner in line with UIDAI Specifications. The application will display the demographic details of Aadhaar number holder once the QR Code is digitally verified using Windows QR code scanner.

Any Aadhaar Holder or any User/Service Agencies like Banks, AUAs, KUAs, Hotels etc can use this facility for offline verification of the data in Aadhaar.